Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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